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Anthony Leighton (27 November 1939 – 4 April 1978) was a professional footballer who played as a striker for a number of Yorkshire clubs.

Tony Leighton

Personal information
Full name	Anthony Leighton
Date of birth	(1939-11-27)27 November 1939
Place of birth	Leeds, England
Date of death	4 April 1978(1978-04-04) (aged 38)
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1956–1959	Leeds United	0	(0)
1959–1962	Doncaster Rovers	83	(45)
1962–1964	Barnsley	107	(59)
1964–1968	Huddersfield Town	90	(40)
1968–1970	Bradford City	88	(23)
Teams managed
1970–1973	Bradford Park Avenue
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Leeds, Leighton played for Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Bradford City.[1]

He managed Bradford Park Avenue from December 1970 until October 1973.^{[citation needed]}

Leighton died of motor neurone disease on 4 April 1978, aged 38.[2]

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